Racking 101: What Holds Your Solar Panels in Place

When it comes to solar installations, most people focus on panels and inverters — but racking systems are just as important. Your racking is what physically holds the panels to your roof, keeps them stable in wild Aussie weather, and ensures your system performs safely for decades.At Yello Energy Group, we only use high-quality, fully certified racking systems from trusted brands like Titan, Mibet, and Antai — engineered for Australian standards and built to last.

What is a Racking System?

A solar racking system (also called a mounting system) is the frame structure that supports and secures your solar panels to the roof.

It must:

Withstand wind, heat, and rain
Keep panels correctly tilted and spaced
Maintain structural integrity over 25+ years
Comply with Australian Standards (AS/NZS 1170.2)

Roof Compatibility: What Can and Can’t Be Installed

Yello Energy installs racking systems tailored to your roof type:

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Metal Roof (Tin/Colorbond)

Most cost-effective to install
Fasten directly to purlins or battens
High strength and weather resistance

Tile Roof

Tile hook or rail-based system
Tiles are lifted, not broken
We use flashings to ensure water-tightness

Klip-Lok / Standing Seam Roof

Non-penetrating clamps that preserve roofing warranty
Zero roof penetrations = perfect for commercial installs

Tilt Frame (Flat Roofs or East/West facing)

Adds the optimal tilt for sunlight
Heavy-duty aluminum base with ballast or anchors

Unfit Surfaces

Asbestos roofs
Heavily damaged tiles or rusted tin
Poor structural integrity or unsupported roof sections

If your roof isn't ideal, we’ll provide options like re-roofing or ground-mounted solutions.

Wind Load & Compliance

All racking systems we install meet or exceed:

AS/NZS 1170.2 Wind Loading Standards
Building Code of Australia (BCA)
Fire and corrosion resistance ratings

We factor in:

Local wind zone (Cyclonic/Non-cyclonic)
Panel tilt angle
Mounting height and fixings
Spacing between rails and anchors

We don’t guess — we engineer.

Brands We Trust

We only use racking systems from globally recognised, Australian-certified manufacturers:

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Titan Racking

Rugged design, preferred for Klip-Lok and tilt systems

Mibet Solar

Strong corrosion resistance and adaptable fixings

Antai Solar

Excellent for large-scale or complex roof structures

Each brand is tested, warranted, and stocked locally for fast turnaround.

Racking: Invisible, But Critical

While you don’t see the racking system once your solar is installed, it’s doing a lot behind the scenes: All racking systems we install meet or exceed:

Holding 400–700 kg of gear over your head
Making sure your panels stay fixed in cyclones or storms
Keeping everything level, safe, and CEC-compliant

That’s why Yello never cuts corners when it comes to mounting systems.

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